Though its original genetics are a well-kept secret, known only to the breeders at the renowned Humboldt Seed Organization, it quite clearly takes some of its genetics from the incredibly popular Sour Diesel. It ranks highly in terms of potency; boasting a THC level of around 20% – 26%.

In terms of its effects, Amherst Sour Diesel is described as having an immediate relaxing effect, and a very cerebral and euphoric high, combining the best of both Indica and Sativa strains. It tends to maintain a strong cerebral high, which is accompanied by a light body high and a relieving, relaxing buzz throughout, making it ideal for treating stress, depression, anxiety and moderate pain.

Outdoors it grows vigorously, reaching up to 3.5 meters in some cases, and yields can reach up to 1000 grams, expect an outdoor harvest of roughly 500g/m² after 9-10 weeks flowering. Amherst Sour Diesel has an incredibly pungent but fruity taste, with a mild aroma of diesel similar to its original Sour Diesel predecessor.